Torch flower light/soil/temperature/moisture/fertilization method
Last Update ：2024.12.10
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For Torch Flower to grow well, it needs to be provided with sufficient sunlight and placed on a balcony with good lighting. Provide it with loose, breathable, well-drained soil, preferably sandy soil. It likes to grow in a warm environment and can survive the winter at temperatures above 5°C. During the growth period, pay attention to watering and keep the pot soil dry and moist. In summer, you need to apply enough fertilizer. When the flower stems grow, you can top-dress the flowers or apply fertilizer at the roots.
1. Lighting
1. Light
The growth of torch flower requires sufficient sunlight and can also tolerate semi-shade. However, it can grow robustly in a place with good light. If it is placed in a shaded environment for a long time, it will cause Insufficient light causes the leaves to turn yellow, so just place it on a balcony with good light and block the sun appropriately in summer.
2. Soil
Suitable The soil can promote better growth and provide it with loose, breathable and well-drained soil. It is best to use sandy soil, and it needs to be filled with a little base fertilizer.
3. Temperature
It likes to grow in a warm environment, grows well in a suitable temperature range, and can withstand cold. It can survive the winter in temperatures above 5℃. But it’s best to move indoors to a milder environment.
4. Moisture
Growth period Pay attention to watering. If there is enough water, it will grow quickly. Water it thoroughly every time. Keep the pot soil dry and moist to prevent it from being too dry or too wet.
5. Fertilization
Fertilization is one of the most important factors, especially in summer, sufficient fertilizer must be applied to ensure rapid growth. When the flower stems grow, you can apply 2-3 times of extra-root topdressing with potassium dihydrogen phosphate, or you can fertilize the roots with superphosphate at a concentration of 1%-2%, which can increase the firmness.
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